How Many People Are Named Maleek?
Complete statistics for the name Maleek: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maleek is a very rare name for boys, with only 1 in 163,558 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,018 people named Maleek living in the US! It peaked in popularity in 1997 but has since been declining, making it a genuinely modern name with 84% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 2,052 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maleek Through the Generations
Maleek, a name that's seen a steady decline since its peak in 1997 with 90 births, is now predominantly found among younger generations. With most of its 2,018 living bearers under 30, it's clear that Maleek is a name embraced by the new generation. The age distribution shows 1,715 under-30s, 337 aged 30-60, and none over 60, indicating a strong preference for this name among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maleek's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maleek
How Many People Have the Name Maleek?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,018 people in the United States currently share the name Maleek. That works out to roughly 1 in every 163,558 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maleek a Common or Rare Name?
Maleek is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maleek Mean?
Maleek means "creative variant of Malek" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maleek in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Maleek Most Popular?
The name Maleek reached peak popularity in 1997, with 90 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maleek?
Approximately 2,018 people named Maleek live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,052. That works out to roughly 1 in 163,558 Americans.
Is Maleek a rare name?
Maleek is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 163,558 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maleek mean?
Maleek means "creative variant of Malek" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maleek more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maleek are male and 0% are female.
When was Maleek most popular?
Maleek peaked in 1997 with 90 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.